Patent 10544889 was granted and assigned to Core Linepipe Inc on January, 2020 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
A pipeline system is enclosed including unlined or plastic lined pipes. A mechanical metal to metal connection is employed that can provide a fluid tight seal. A pipe coupling may be employed to span the connection. Plastic lined pipes can have their plastic liners connected to form a fluid tight bladder. Electro fusion may be employed.